comdtinst m16114.32c - U.S. Coast Guard

Part 3 – Station Operations
Chapter 1 – Station Organization and Watch-Standing
Section F. Duty Section Organization
Introduction
The number of people assigned to the duty section should be the
minimum required to provide the requisite response mission capability
consistent with sound risk management principles.
Communications watchstanding policy – including the choice of whether
to use communications watchstanders – is local policy. Unless explicitly
prohibited by the unit, communications watch and OOD may be
members of the boat crew.
F.1.
Duty Section
Requirements
All Stations require:
(01) Boat crew personnel (consisting of Coxswain/Surfman, Engineer,
and crew) for the number of boats required to remain in a Bravo-
Zero (B-0) status.
Most Stations require (not mandated):
(02) A communications watch to facilitate communications with the
Station’s boats and provide shore-side coordination in support of
all assigned missions.
(03) An OOD to manage duty section operations, administration
(including the daily routine), and security as the CO’s/OIC’s
direct representative.
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